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The Great Race

Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention.

Where to Stream

  • HBO Max

Where to Rent

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  • Amazon Video
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Where to Buy

  • Apple TV Store
  • Amazon Video
  • Google Play Movies
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Box Office

Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $25,300,000
ROI: +110.8%

Verdict: Hit

Trailer

Crew

Directors

> Blake Edwards (Director)
> Russell Harlan (Director of Photography)
> Richard Landry (Assistant Director)
> Mickey McCardle (Assistant Director)
> Jack Cunningham (Assistant Director)
> Harold E. Wellman (Second Unit Director of Photography)

Writers

> Arthur A. Ross (Screenplay)
> Arthur A. Ross (Original Story)
> Blake Edwards (Original Story)
> Johnny Mercer (Lyricist)